We’ve only had The Meg 2 for a day and already I firmly believe that it’s going to be peak cinema. The first movie had our hero Jason Statham dealing with one megalodon. Now Statham’s character Jonas Taylor has more to deal with as the trench they explore has not one megalodon but three. And this time, they’re hunting in a pack because of course they are. But wait. There’s more! There are other creatures that have escaped the trench. And I swear to you one of them looks like a dinosaur while the other looks like a giant octopus.
As a long-time fan of shit show monster movies, I hope that The Meg 2 has an absolute blast creating a monster world that will hopefully cross over with others one day. Because imagine a megalodon versus Godzilla? AMAZING! Peak cinema! I also hope that Jonas gets more time with what has clearly become his surrogate daughter aka Meiying, played by Shuya Sophia Cai, who is back for the sequel. The question is, where is Suyin, played by Bingbing Li? Because Jonas and Suyin were definitely OTP material if I’ve ever seen one.
Read the official synopsis below:
Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time. Immerse yourself in the most electrifying cinematic experience of the year with “Meg 2: The Trench” – where the depths of the ocean are matched only by the heights of sheer, unstoppable excitement!
Watch the trailer for The Meg 2 below:
The Meg 2 hits theaters August 4, 2023.
